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Tiny house makes a big impression
Tiny house makes a big impression
New Zealand Certified Builders AssociationNew Zealand Certified Builders Association
“We wanted contemporary but unpretentious, keeping building materials to a minimum – wood, concrete, and galvanised steel. We wanted to expose some of the construction methods and natural characteristics of the materials. Small living was a big part of our brief, though the high stud, over-height joinery and creative use of space makes it feel bigger. We have achieved a brand-new house with a feeling of warmth and character.”
Santa Ana Whole Home Remodel
Santa Ana Whole Home Remodel
Chris Riggins Construction IncChris Riggins Construction Inc
The kitchen almost has a retro-modern feel with the bright red tile, unique lighting fixtures, and black barstools. The windows let in a ton of natural lighting that bounces off the white cabinets and countertops to brighten the space.
2018 Contractor of the Year (COTY) Residential Kitchen $30,001 to $60,000
2018 Contractor of the Year (COTY) Residential Kitchen $30,001 to $60,000
R. H. Residential RenovationsR. H. Residential Renovations
Lindsay Rhodes
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Traditional Kitchens
Traditional Kitchens
Wingers CabinetsWingers Cabinets
Photo of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Buffet with lots of storage
Buffet with lots of storage
Lakepoint HomesLakepoint Homes
Medium sized traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Meditch Murphey ArchitectsMeditch Murphey Architects
A view of the kitchen, loft, and exposed timber frame structure. photo by Lael Taylor
Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, brown worktops, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Anderson Pavilion
Anderson Pavilion
miller designmiller design
Mark Peters Photo
Photo of an industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Camian Larson of Zenteriors DesignCamian Larson of Zenteriors Design
Medium sized classic single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, an island and red floors.
Old world Kitchen
Old world Kitchen
Monticello Cabinets & DoorsMonticello Cabinets & Doors
Old world kitchen
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean single-wall kitchen/diner in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, black appliances, travertine flooring and an island.
Maple Hutch
Maple Hutch
Henige's Custom WoodworkingHenige's Custom Woodworking
Maple hutch with furniture toe, custom end panels, interior and under counter lighting
Medium sized classic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Old World with Gothic Influence
Old World with Gothic Influence
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, granite worktops, an island, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain flooring.
Simple Elegance - New Kitchen Project in Buffalo - Williamsville, NY
Simple Elegance - New Kitchen Project in Buffalo - Williamsville, NY
Artisan Kitchens and BathsArtisan Kitchens and Baths
Steven Paul Whitsitt
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Old Hat Factory Newtown
Old Hat Factory Newtown
SFN BuildSFN Build
Inspiration for an urban single-wall kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Best Rd - Kitchen Island with Shelving Beyond
Best Rd - Kitchen Island with Shelving Beyond
Studio Sarah Willmer ArchitectureStudio Sarah Willmer Architecture
Detail of Built-In Shelving at Kitchen Photographed by Eric Rorer
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel worktops, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Pinewood
Pinewood
Lisa Lev DesignLisa Lev Design
This is an example of a midcentury single-wall kitchen/diner in Toronto with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Gentleman's Quarters - Oakland Hills Modern
Gentleman's Quarters - Oakland Hills Modern
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Kitchen/dining room: Colorful statement rug by STARK Photo credit: Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and back patio. (Visit www.lmbinteriors.com to view the complete portfolio of images.) While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Claude Sprague
Inspiration for a small bohemian single-wall kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
Ogden
Ogden
Sarah Phipps DesignSarah Phipps Design
Joseph Eastburn Photography
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style grey and pink single-wall kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, coloured appliances and distressed cabinets.
Hancock Park, CA / Second Floor Addition to an Existing Home
Hancock Park, CA / Second Floor Addition to an Existing Home
ING ConstructionING Construction
Kitchen Remodel; With this beautiful exposed brick interior wall in the Kitchen area, we also completed the installation of the wood paneling on the right hand side wall, installation of the engineered quartz countertop, flat dark wood cabinets with brushed nickel drawer pulls, a wine refrigerator, suspended circular lighting and all the required plumbing, electrical and carpentry needs per the project. All in all, a beautiful Kitchen with plenty of character and personality.
Shingle Style Carriage House - Kitchenette
Shingle Style Carriage House - Kitchenette
Frank Shirley ArchitectsFrank Shirley Architects
Photo by Randy O'Rourke www.rorphotos.com
Inspiration for a small victorian single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Single-wall Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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